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2 Escudos - Ferdinand VI
| Gold (.917) | 6.7668 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| King | Ferdinand VI (1746-1759) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1753 |
| Value | 2 Escudos (32) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.7668 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#48025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INITIUM SAPIENTIÆTIMORDOMINI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Escudos - Ferdinand VI 1751-1753 coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was minted in 1751, just a few years after the Spanish conquest of Peru, and it features an image of King Ferdinand VI on one side and the Spanish coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in Peru during this time period, and it is made of gold (.917) weighing 6.7668g. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
